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I have 3 excellent used baby stores in town.  Sometimes, it’s a benefit.  I find great buys and sometimes I just buy because it is a great deal.  But twice a year, my Once Upon a Child has a seasonal sale.  So when I went in the last time, I asked when their fall sale was.  It is in a few weeks so I will save up and wait to get a lot of fall stuff then.  I also have a 20% off card for my MIL’s store so we will shop when the new baby comes to visit.  YEAH!!!
But …read more

The following is a guest post. 
A woman always deserves to look fabulous. But with those must have fashion items costing thousands of dollars, how on earth does she afford to?
The celebs make it look so easy, with their million dollar salaries. Most of us aren’t so fortunate. Back here in the real world we have to decide whether to run up a monster credit card debt for that pretty purse, or do without and suffer major bag envy.
But girls, it doesn’t need to be that way. If you can’t buy it, fake it!
I know what you’re thinking. Designer imitations are …read more

Now that we have tackled just about every room, I want to hit a personal hotspot … the closet.  The golden clothing rule should apply here.  If you haven’t worn it this season, donate or sell it.  Don’t hang onto it.  No, I am sorry, but you will not fit into those jeans again that you did when you dated your spouse.  If you do, then celebrate by buying a new pair in today’s style.  Parachute pants and stir-up pants are not in style.
If you haven’t worn those shoes, (I am ducking from some of you throwing things at me …read more

You all know how much I love to find a good clearance sale.  The 75% off rack is my favorite.  This week, I found some 75% off deals at Target.

I found several shirts, a pair of shorts, and a Dora dress.  All were priced about $1.74-$3.25. 

I found these Little Mermaid and Nemo stickers and tattoos in the dollar section.  The large coloring pads with crayons were 75% off, so I paid $1.25 each for them (reg $5).  I’m saving them for my kids’ birthdays, along with my other bargains. 
After I left Target, I went over to Family Christian Bookstore and …read more

I know this is Wordless Wednesday, but I do want to caution you.  If you have allergies, do not hang your clothes on the clothes line and be sure to keep the windows of your house closed.  There is nothing thrifty about being sick.  (This pic was taken a few weeks ago before the season change.)

I went through my daughter’s clothes for this summer and now I know what she needs.  EVERYTHING!  I will keep you posted as to what I am able to find and how much.  This will help me be held accountable with how much I spend.  My limit is usually $3.50 for an outfit.  We will see how I do.  Wish me luck.

Friends … Karen and her family came up for a visit this weekend. We are having such a great time! Her kids are very well mannered and Turkey Butt is almost behaving and sharing her toys. Well, almost. HAHA! Her little boy is cracking me up. Karen’s DH painted the girls’ fingernails and toe nails this morning outside on the deck and my little girl was thrilled.
Benefits … Karen brought me 7, not 6 or 8 but 7, bags of clothes for the kids. Now that is a great thrifty benefit! What …read more

I was talking to Karen the other day and realized how lucky I am to live where I do. She takes her stuff to a consignment store and waits to see what sells. I have my used baby stores and just take my stuff and let them take what they want. I took some things to the local store this week.

A wooden doll house
An infant tub
4 stuffed animals

I got a store credit of $13.50. If I wanted cash, she would have given me $11. I was more than happy to take the store credit since …read more

End of summer clearance is everywhere.  Here are a few places I’ve seen or heard about:
Wal-Mart – I was there today.  I got my DD a Barbie for $2.  They had some other toys on clearance.  It looked like they were clearancing out some of the home selection.  I saw area rugs for $10.  The sandals were on clearance too.  The leather Earth Shoes were 50% off. 
Sears – My mom told me that the women’s and teen’s section at her Sears had an additional 75% off the clearance.  She got a pair of a pair of capris and a blouse for $9.  When …read more